Swedish Antique Hand-painted Wooden "Love Spoons" - A Pair pair of salt spoons this one is from Boston

this one is from Boston

and a bit of cracking to the surface of the lacquer on the bottom of the interior tray

I think the design-- executed in low relief and glazed a lighter brown--is just terrific

and a split in the wood down the front of the pants of the largest male figure

I have not touched the brass of the frame

Swedish Antique Hand-painted Wooden "Love Spoons" - A Pair pair of salt spoons this one is from BostonI've seen these old carved and painted antique Swedish spoons referred to as "love spoons" or "love tokens," I believe because of the little "ball in cage" whimsies at the end of their handles. They're certainly very sweet and nicely done indeed, one can definitely feel the love and care of their maker! I believe these date from the late 19th or very early 20th century. The wood of the slightly larger of the pair is darker and redder than the other,